Family Law Matters

Adoption Process - A Step by Step Guide

At first glance, adopting a child can appear overwhelmingly complicated. The prospect of sorting through attorneys, social workers, adoption agencies, and legal forms can be enough to scare off even the most enthusiastic prospective adoptive families. However, adoption should be an experience of great joy and fulfillment for both your family and your adopted child. Most adoptions can be broken down into five simple steps.

Considering Adoption? Here are some Requirements to Consider

In 1994, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws proposed the Uniform Adoption Act (UAA) as a model law that could be passed in whole or in part...

Foreign Adoption: The International Adoption Process

Celebrities like Angelina Jolie have brought about a great increase in public awareness of foreign adoption. What most people are not aware...

Guiding You through Adoption

This guide may assist in answering questions you may have regarding Adoption.   We encourage you to ask other questions, as it is impossible to answer all of your questions in this...

Married Same-Sex Parents: Co-Parent Adoption is a Necessity

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of my practice is assisting clients in building a family through adoption.   The most common...

Child Abuse Law

Child abuse is one of the most destructive crimes in our society, with the damage to the child persisting through their entire lifetime.   Because the victims in these types of crimes are often unable or afraid to report the offender, there are provisions in many state child abuse laws requiring third parties to come forward with knowledge of an abusive act.   This legal requirement to report can get complicated when privileged relationships are involved, such as that between a patient and their doctor or a client and their attorney.   Also, the definition of abuse is often vague, maki

Domestic Violence Law

Domestic violence law is in place to protect individuals from partners, spouses or roommates who are abusive.   There are many steps law enforcement officers and the court will take in order to end domestic violence, including providing the victim with a protective order.   Below, you will find more information regarding domestic violence laws and the steps a victim can take in order to be safe.

Symptoms of Domestic Violence at Work

Recently, many employers have begun to pay more attention to the possibility of domestic violence occurring to their employees.   Often times, for individuals who are victims of domestic violence, the workplace is the only escape.   When employers provide support for domestic violence situations, it can inspire the victim to get out and find safety.